MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle stabiliser X3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swivel coupling on top of rear diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired body mounting corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired body mounting corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swivel coupling on top of diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Steer box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle Leak oil (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Under body rust
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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SE52 FYB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SE52 FYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SE52 FYB registered?
SE52 FYB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 2003.
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